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Riverside Reptiles

Riverside Reptiles

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My newest DIY vivarium project. Bamboo with plants potted in them. I'll get fancier and try some different stuff out down the road. This was mostly just an experiment to see how well it would work. This particular vivarium is for a tokay.




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Riverside Reptiles

Riverside Reptiles

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mad4400 said:
Neat idea.
Did you drill drain holes in the bamboo?
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Yes, just a couple small ones in the bottom side. Keep in mind that with bamboo, although it's hollow, each section is sealed off with a membrane inside. So you either need to hollow out the tube completely, or drill a few drain holes under the plant.
 
MdngtRain

MdngtRain

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I would suggest caution with the pearlite in the soil, but other than that, it's an awesome idea that I will have to try. Great creativity!!
What did you use to cut the bamboo? I almost broke my saw on the ones I have, and cannot foresee cutting a hole effectively and safely in it, but I would really love to try. I can drill it, but I do not know how to get the space for the plant.
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Riverside Reptiles

Riverside Reptiles

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I use perlite for drainage even in my substrate mixes and have for many years. Never had an issue as I've never had a substrate eating gecko! I also use it as a hatch medium and never had a hatchling ingest it either. So I don't foresee any issues with it in the potting soil.

In any case, I cut the bamboo with many different things depending on what my project is or what the cut needs to be...all standard stuff though. I cut it to length with a chop saw. I make holes for the geckos to get in and out of the tubes with standard hole saws. And I use a dremel tool to cut the larger holes for the plants. Nothing fancy or special. I sell bamboo and custom bamboo products for vivariums, so I work with it a lot. It's a great material.
 
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